The Early Childhood Engagement Center at Temple Emanuel

We are blown away by the outpouring of support we received this Giving Tuesday! Thank you all for your kindness and generosity!

We did it! Thanks to over 75 generous friends, family, and community members, Giving Tuesday was a HUGE success! Together, we raised over $̶7̶,̶5̶̶0̶̶0̶ $8,670(!!) AND hit our match goal generously provided by the Goldfarb Family!

Every like, share, comment, and heartfelt donation will empower our youngest learners at Temple Emanuel’s Preschool for years to come, The Early Childhood Enrichment Center (ECEC), in the most beautiful way. We couldn’t have done it without you. 💙

P.S. If you haven’t made your gift yet, there’s still time to make a difference in the lives of preschoolers for generations! www.tegreensboro.org/givingtuesday2025

We're in the final stretch, and we're counting on you to strengthen ECEC’s foundation of community, learning, and inclusivity before midnight tonight! www.tegreensboro.org/givingtuesday2025

Will you join the over 60 friends, families, and community members who have already made a gift before midnight tonight? You have the power to ensure every child at ECEC continues to learn, grow, and thrive!

At ECEC, Temple Emanuel’s preschool, children build their first friendships, celebrate their first Shabbats, and discover the joy of Jewish learning. Make a Giving Tuesday gift today and uplift the next generation! www.tegreensboro.org/givingtuesday2025

This impact doesn’t end at preschool. It creates a strong pipeline of engagement that flows into Kesher, B’nai Mitzvah preparation, Temple membership, and meaningful involvement for the whole family.

Students like Abe Kaplan are a beautiful testament to the power of ECEC. From his earliest days in our classrooms to becoming a bar mitzvah and now serving as a madrich in Kesher, Abe’s story reflects just how deeply ECEC shapes confident, connected, compassionate Jewish young people.
This Giving Tuesday, you can help ensure more children follow in these footsteps.

We are thrilled to share that the Goldfarb family has been so blown away by your generosity this Giving Tuesday that they are TRIPLING all gifts made today and increasing their matching incentive to $10,000! www.tegreensboro.org/givingtuesday2025

That means your gift today goes even further in supporting our incredible preschool students, families, and teachers at Temple Emanuel’s ECEC. Make your gift today and help us unlock the full $10,000! Together, we can nurture joyful learning, strong community, and bright beginnings for every child.

While you’re browsing Black Friday deals, consider making a gift of a different kind… www.tegreensboro.org/givingtuesday2025

This Giving Tuesday, when you make a gift of $100 or more (DOUBLED thanks to our incredible matching opportunity), you’ll receive a beautiful, handcrafted pendant* made and donated by a generous member of our community.

Your gift supports The Early Childhood Engagement Center, Temple Emanuel's beloved preschool programming. Your contribution will directly empower our youngest learners to grow, thrive, and feel the warmth of Jewish community from the very beginning.

*These special pendants are limited in quantity and available only for pickup in the Temple Office, so don’t wait!